Harchand Singh v. State Of Punjab And Another

CRM-M-25067-2022 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-25067-2022 Date of Decision: September 30, 2022 Harchand Singh .....Petitioner

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State of Punjab and another ......Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAJESH BHARDWAJ

Present:

Ms.Anmol, Advocate for Mr.Sant Pal Singh Sidhu, Advocate for the petitioner.

Mr.Kaurnesh Kaushal, AAG, Punjab.

Mr.Goldy Jakhar, Advocate for respondent No.2.

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RAJESH BHARDWAJ, J.(ORAL) Petitioner has preferred the instant petition under Section 438 Cr.P.C., for grant of anticipatory bail in case FIR No.37, dated 22.04.2022, registered under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, at Police Station Arniwala, District Fazilka.

By virtue of order dated 22.07.2022, while granting interim protection, the petitioner was directed to join the investigation. It has been contended by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner has joined the investigation and fully cooperated and thus, the interim order may kindly be made absolute.

Learned counsel for the complainant has opposed the prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner.

Learned State counsel on instructions from ASI Manjit Singh has affirmed the fact that the petitioner has joined the investigation and has MEENU 2022.09.30 18:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment

CRM-M-25067-2022 -2stated that he is no more required for further investigation. In view of the same, the interim order dated 22.07.2022, is made absolute subject to compliance of conditions as envisaged under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C.

Petition stands allowed.

September 30, 2022 ( RAJESH BHARDWAJ ) meenuss JUDGE 1.

Whether speaking/reasoned ?

Yes/No 2.

Whether reportable ?

Yes/No MEENU 2022.09.30 18:04 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment